Enrolled Nurse, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Queensland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Queensland is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to join St George Hospital. The role involves providing nursing services under supervision and delivering person-centred care in a community-focused environment. This position offers goals for career advancement in rural healthcare, additional annual leave, return airfares, and isolation bonuses, making it a unique opportunity for professional development and community integration. Experience the rewards of nursing outside urban settings.

Benefits

Annual isolation bonus

Return airfares for leave

Generous leave loading rates

Qualifications

• Competence in providing nursing care in acute and chronic care environments.
• Ability to provide meaningful person-centred care.
• Demonstrable skills in nursing services.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services under supervision.
• Deliver person-centred care in health service settings.
• Participate in the Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package.

Job description

Your opportunity

The Enrolled Nurse provides nursing services within St George Hospital under direct or indirect supervision of registered nurse / midwives to provide meaningful person-centred care in the health service. Successful Enrolled Nurse's must demonstrate competence in the provision of nursing care in an acute and chronic care environment.

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

St George is a designated Remote Area Nursing Incentive Package (RANIP) site in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health) Award – State 2015. This attracts additional entitlements which may include :

• An annual isolation bonus paid annually!
• Return airfares to the nearest provincial city in conjunction with leave!
• Additional annual leave per annum!

Please note : Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) implications may apply, it is recommended that individuals seek independent financial advice.

Escape the city crowds and discover a region rich in community spirit, diverse industry, wide open spaces and beautiful waterways. St George Hospital is a 31 bed facility located 513kms west of Brisbane, servicing a population of approximately 2,400. Whether you are after a tree change, or a pace change, you will quickly become part of the community you care for in St George.

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your careerwith more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practicewith less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of nursing and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

• Generous leave loading rates apply!
• Grow your career in South Wests highly skilled and diverse team!
• People focused role which allows you to give back to the community!

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. Weservice an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.